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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,117.79, 93,161.04 and 17,744.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,117.79, 93,161.04 and 17,744.77 is: 26,612.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,117.79 : 93,161.04 = 17,744.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,117.79/93,161.04 = 17,744.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,117.79x = 93,161.04 × 17,744.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,117.79x = 1,653,121,277.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,121,277.67/62,117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,612.69

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